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Front Line: Hossa back, rising

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Marian Hossa defied even the most optimistic of prognoses by returning to the Blackhawks before the calendar turned to December. With his injury behind him, Sean Allen is ready to consider him elite again.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Open Ice: The Phil Factor

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at the difference a single player can make on an team, using Phil Kessel and Ryan Smyth as the positive and negative examples of the rule.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Forecaster: Rinne rewarding patience

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

Sean Allen previews Week 9 in the NHL from a fantasy perspective, noting Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne's dominance should continue.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Open Ice: Thanks for nothing

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen plays the role of the Thanksgiving grinch by listing what he is not thankful for at this point in the fantasy hockey season.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

NHL Forecaster: Holiday traffic

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

The Chicago Blackhawks hit the road, heading west for the Thanksgiving week, but don't fret. In his Week 8 NHL Forecaster, Sean Allen says the Hawks will feast upon weak opponents.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Souray back

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Front Line: What's wrong with Havlat?

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen explores three possible explanations for Martin Havlat's struggles in his weekly roundup and rankings of everything related to fantasy hockey forwards.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Open Ice: Miller, Smyth for real

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen takes a look at some of the top players on the Player Rater and determines if their performance will continue as it has, or if they are due for a fall.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

NHL Forecaster: The perfect storm

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

There's hope yet for the reeling Carolina Hurricanes, says Sean Allen. Their slow start and the expected return of Evgeni Malkin are the topics of Week 7 of the NHL season.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Front Line: Stars shine

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen takes a closer look at the teams that are scoring more than expected, like the Dallas Stars, and adjusts their forwards accordingly in his weekly news and rankings feature.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Open Ice: Fleischmann thriving

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen scans the waiver wires for players who should be owned in more ESPN.com leagues and suggests some that might be owned in too many.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Forecaster: Ducks mighty once more

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at Week 6 of the fantasy hockey season with an eye to the best offensive and defensive matchups of the period.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Front Line: Ranking the injured

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Ranking the injured, and players returning from injury, can be tricky business. Sean Allen reveals his methods as he introduces the convalescing Phil Kessel to the rankings.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Open Ice: Trade targets

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen offers suggestions for players to trade for to turn your fantasy fortunes around.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

NHL Forecaster: Stalking their prey

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

Sean Allen previews Week 5 of the NHL season, suggesting fantasy owners exploit favorable matchups for goaltenders Cristobal Huet and Pekka Rinne.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009